Buckeyes (Peanut Butter Balls)

Ingredients

Ingredients

• 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
• ½ cup butter (softened)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 16 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips (approximately 2½ cups)
• ¼ cup shaved paraffin wax

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a mixer, beat peanut butter and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add the powdered sugar gradually and beat on low speed until smooth. This will take several minutes.
2. Roll into 1 inch balls and place in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
3. Place the chocolate and paraffin wax in a deep bowl and microwave for 10-15 seconds at a time, stirring between intervals, until melted. (You can also use a double boiler or chocolate melting pot to melt the chocolate.)
4. Dip the chilled peanut butter balls approximately ¾ of the way into the melted chocolate and place on a wax paper or parchment-lined baking sheet until the chocolate is set.
5. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or the freezer.